December 16th 2024.
Raheem Sterling, the talented winger with 82 caps for England, has been facing struggles since joining Arsenal on loan. Despite his impressive reputation, he has failed to make much of an impact on the pitch since his temporary switch from Chelsea in August. With only 10 games played for the Gunners, Sterling has registered only one goal and two assists, falling short of expectations.
In the past few months, Sterling's game time has been limited, and he has not even made it off the bench in the last three games for both the Premier League and Champions League. However, despite this dismal spell, the 30-year-old has made a decision about his future with Arsenal ahead of the January transfer window.
According to The London Standard, Sterling is determined to remain at the Emirates, rejecting the idea of cutting short his loan in search of more regular football elsewhere. He has become a popular figure in the Arsenal dressing room and is determined to prove himself in the second half of the season.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed sympathy for Sterling, acknowledging that his limited minutes are a result of the team's injury issues and suspensions. Arteta also praised Sterling's commitment and determination to play, stating that most of his substitutions are made to save minutes or avoid injuries, rather than for tactical reasons.
Sterling's loan at Arsenal is set to expire at the end of the season, and he will return to Chelsea. The winger's contract at Stamford Bridge runs until 2027, as he signed a five-year deal in 2022 after joining from Manchester City for £47.5m.
Last month, former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore named Sterling as the Premier League's flop of the season so far, but the winger is determined to turn things around and prove his worth at Arsenal. Only time will tell if he can make a strong comeback in the second half of the season.
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